The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets are facing off in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with a decisive Game 6 up next.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Predictions
- Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this game is the Clippers, by a final score of Clippers 117, Nuggets 112.
- Against the spread, we predict that the Nuggets will cover. The spread is currently Nuggets +6.5.
- As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 211.5 points.
Clippers vs. Nuggets Odds
- Favorite: Clippers (-6.5)
- Total: 211.5
Clippers Betting Trends
- The Clippers have put together a 47-34-1 ATS record so far this year.
- Los Angeles has been favored by 6.5 points or more 28 times this season, and covered the spread in 18 of those games.
- So far this season, 39 out of the Clippers’ 82 games have hit the over.
- This season, the Clippers have won 37 out of the 48 games, or 77.1%, in which they’ve been favored.
- This season, Los Angeles has won 19 of its 22 games, or 86.4%, when favored by at least -285 on the Moneyline.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- The Nuggets have won 38 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 44 times.
- Denver is 4-2 ATS this year when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- Nuggets games have hit the over 49 out of 82 times this season.
- The Nuggets have been underdogs in 19 games this season and have come away with the win 10 times (52.6%) in those contests.
- This year, Denver has won three of five games when listed as at least +230 or better on the Moneyline.
Clippers Key Stats
- Points: 112.9 PPG (20th) | FG%: 48.2% (6th)
- Opp. Points: 108.2 PPG (4th) | Opp. FG%: 46.1% (8th)
- Rebounds: 43.8 RPG (17th) | Opp. Rebounds: 41.5 RPG (1st)
- Assists: 25.2 APG (22nd) | Turnovers: 13.8 TPG (19th)
- Steals: 9.4 SPG (3rd) | Blocks: 4.5 BPG (20th)
Nuggets Key Stats
- Points: 120.8 PPG (3rd) | FG%: 50.6% (1st)
- Opp. Points: 116.9 PPG (24th) | Opp. FG%: 46.6% (12th)
- Rebounds: 45.7 RPG (4th) | Opp. Rebounds: 42.5 RPG (6th)
- Assists: 31 APG (1st) | Turnovers: 13.5 TPG (17th)
- Steals: 8 SPG (17th) | Blocks: 4.9 BPG (15th)
This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.